2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether

CAS NO.：2461-15-6
Empirical Formula: C11H22O2
Molecular Weight: 186.29
MDL number: MFCD00005141
EINECS: 219-553-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-21 22:41:43

What is 2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether?

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of 2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether

2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether is a used as a commercial reactive diluent. 2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether is also known to induce sister-chromatid exchanges in Chinese hamster cells.

The Uses of 2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether

It constitutes a reactive diluent and may be used as a relatively nonvolatile chloride-scavenging agent and stabilizer for vinyl resins and rubber.

Production Methods

2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether is made by condensation of 2-ethylhexanol with epichlorohydrin followed by dehydrochlorination with caustic to form the epoxy ring.

General Description

Clear colorless liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether is incompatible with acids, bases and oxidizing agents.

Fire Hazard

2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether is combustible.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Properties of 2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether

Boiling point:	60-62 °C/0.3 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.891 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	29Pa at 25℃
refractive index	1.434
Flash point:	206°F
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity	0.910.891
Water Solubility	<0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidising agents, acids, bases.
CAS DataBase Reference	2461-15-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Oxirane, [[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]methyl]-(2461-15-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether (2461-15-6)

Safety information for 2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.